Daily Archive : Saturday September 15, 2012

News

FBI: Operation tracking area teen took monthsAssociated PressThe investigation started months ago, when the FBI noticed an email message: A Hillside sman was using an account to distribute chatter about violent jihad and the killing of Americans. Two undercover agents reached out and began to talk to him online. In May, they introduced him to another agent who claimed to be a terrorist living in New York.

Will it end? Chicago teachers to vote on strikeAssociated PressAfter a weeklong strike over job security and evaluation procedures, it all comes down to this: Are Chicago teachers satisfied enough with a proposed contract deal that they will vote to end their walkout? Parents and striking teachers are waiting to learn whether students in the nation's third-largest school district will return to the classroom on Monday after a week of tense negotiations...

Neighbors rescue burned man from Warrenville fire By Marie WilsonNeighbors who pulled 33-year-old Will Lowe out of a burning house early Saturday morning are hoping for the best for the Warrenville man, whom family members say suffered third-degree burns on 40 percent of his body. "I just booked it outside, and two girls were screaming, Someone's in there!'" said neighbor Lionel Martinez, who helped pull Lowe from the home. "We...

Ann Maine challenged by Arlene Hickory in Lake County Board District 21By Mick ZawislakLincolnshire resident Ann Maine, who hasn’t faced an opponent in the general election since being easily elected to the Lake County Board in 2002, says her record of fiscal responsibility and availability to constituents speaks of for itself. Democratic challenger Arlene Hickory, a nurse from Lake Bluff who is making her first run at public office, says protecting Lake County from...

Larkin’s open house brings back memories in Elgin By Elena FerrarinLarkin High School in Elgin hosted an open house to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and it was the proverbial trip down memory lane for alumni who visited their old school on Saturday. Priti Amin of Aurora and friends Cindy Mogler Myroth, of Roscoe, Ill., and Brian Lawrence, now an Elgin police officer, said they enjoyed running into old classmates, and reminiscing about how different things used...

Food, music and more at Heritage Fest in West Dundee
By Elena FerrarinThere are two clear things about the annual Heritage Fest in West Dundee, says John Blomquist of Pingree Grove — the food and the music are always great. Blomquist, a teacher at Dundee Middle School who attended the fest on Saturday, said he made sure to catch a performance by Garage Orchestra, in which several of his students play. "Corn is the number one thing about fest food," he said.

Fall Fest continues through Sunday in Des Plaines
Daily Herald reportThe three-day Fall Fest at Lake Park in Des Plaines continues through 11 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. It includes a carnival, live bands, kids activities, arts and crafts show, and a wide variety of other activities.

Act quickly for good deals at St. Peter Barn Sale in St. Charles By Bob SusnjaraAny other time, it may have seemed odd that someone would take time to examine an old drum in a box with sheet music on a sunny Saturday. But at the St. Peter Barn Sale fundraiser at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, the drum and a variety of other merchandise including books, clothing, electronics, antiques and furniture were available at rock-bottom prices.

Al-Qaida calls for more attacks on embassies
By AYA BATRAWY and LEE KEATHAssociated PressCAIRO (AP) — Al-Qaida’s most active branch in the Middle East called for more attacks on U.S. embassies Saturday to “set the fires blazing,” seeking to co-opt outrage over an anti-Muslim film even as the wave of protests that swept 20 countries this week eased.

Sudan balks at Marine troop mission
Associated PressObjections by Sudan's government have held up the security mission of an elite Marine team that the U.S. planned to send to Khartoum, a U.S. official said Saturday.

Pope tells Syrians he admires their courage
Associated PressPope Benedict XVI told Syrians at a rally for young people Saturday that he admired their courage and that he does not forget those in the Middle East who are suffering.

‘Fatal Vision’ case back in court
Associated PressJeffrey MacDonald, a clean-cut Green Beret and doctor convicted of killing of his pregnant wife and their two daughters, is getting another chance at trying to prove his innocence — more than four decades after the slayings terrified a nation gripped by his tales of Charles Manson-like hippies doped up on acid slaughtering his family in their own home.

Woman to lead Air Force training after sex scandal
Associated PressThe Air Force has chosen a woman to lead its basic training unit where dozens of female recruits have alleged they were sexually assaulted or harassed by male instructors in the past year.

Superbug kills 7th person
Associated PressA deadly germ untreatable by most antibiotics has killed a seventh person at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Maryland.

Obama, Romney square off on China, jobs
Associated PressCompeting for white working-class voters, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney squared off Saturday on China and accused each other of backing policies that would move American jobs overseas as the U.S. economy struggles to recover.

Insider attack blamed for two NATO deaths
The Washington PostTwo troops belonging to the U.S.-led military coalition were killed Saturday when an Afghan policeman turned his weapon on them in southern Afghanistan, NATO said.

Anti-Putin opposition shows popular force
Associated PressThe first major protest against President Vladimir Putin after a summer lull drew tens of thousands of people, determined to show that opposition sentiment remains strong despite Kremlin efforts to muzzle dissent.

Mexican deputy-elect shot to death
Associated PressLaw enforcement officials say assassins have shot to death a deputy-elect in the northern Mexican state of Sonora two days before he was scheduled to take office.

‘Little surprises’ abound at Riverwalk Fine Art Fair in Naperville
By Marie WilsonGreen porcelain plates and vases with intricate crystals like snowflakes and egg-shaped sculptures of Humpty Dumpty sparkled along the Naperville Riverwalk on Saturday during the first day of the Naperville Art League's 27th annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair. "It's so much fun to look around the booths and see little surprises," said Deborah Venezia, executive director of the fair.

Colbert:‘I love my church’
Associated PressIn a rare public moment out of character, actor Stephen Colbert told students at the Jesuit Fordham University on Friday that he loves the Roman Catholic Church no matter its human flaws.

More whooping cranes to join Louisiana flock
Associated PressMore than a dozen young whooping cranes are expected to arrive this fall in southwest Louisiana, doubling the number in a flock being reintroduced near the area where the state's last wild flock lived in the 1930s, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says.

Notable deaths last week
From wire reportsWASHINGTON — Jaylee Mead, a NASA astronomer who married into a paper manufacturing fortune and with her husband, Gilbert, helped transform Washington’s cultural scene by donating more than $50 million to local theaters, has died at 83.

Authorities interview anti-Islamic movie directorAssociated PressA Southern California filmmaker linked to an anti-Islamic movie inflaming protests across the Middle East was interviewed by federal probation officers at a Los Angeles sheriff's station but was not arrested or detained, authorities said early Saturday. Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, 55, was interviewed at the station in his hometown of Cerritos, Calif., Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Don Walker...

Kites fill the sky at Peck Farm Park in Geneva
By Bob SusnjaraIt's unlikely anyone objected to being told to go fly a kite Saturday at Peck Farm Park in Geneva. That's because adults and children descended on the property from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Geneva Park District's second annual Kite Festival. While the sky was sunny and the temperature warm, it wasn't a prime kite-flying day because of a lack of wind.

Her band, District 97, will join other progressive bands
By Dave HeunIf you want to see another facet of St. Charles' Leslie Hunt's music passion, you'll have to see her band, District 97, perform during ProgNight, a show featuring progressive rock bands, Oct. 12 at the Arcada Theater.

Des Plaines man hurt in Evanston gang shooting
Daily Herald reportA 20-year-old Des Plaines man was shot early Saturday morning in what Evanston police are calling a gang-related shooting. The victim, who isn't being named, sustained two nonlife threatening gun shot wounds to the lower extremities while walking with three other individuals at about 12:30 a.m. in the 1800 block of Lyons Street.

Tip led to ‘Bucket List Bandit’ arrest Associated PressAuthorities knew they would need a lucky break to catch a middle-aged bank robber who pulled off a dizzying number of heists in a three-month crime spree that spanned across nine states, including robbing a bank in Bloomington, Ill. The break came when a confidential informant gave police a name: 54-year-old Michael Eugene Brewster. Then police in the small eastern Oklahoma town of Roland...

Amish shunning is central to Ohio hate crime trial Associated PressAt the root of Amish hair-cutting attacks in Ohio and the federal hate crime trial that followed, prosecutors say, was a dispute over religious differences and a decision by Amish bishops to overrule the leader of a breakaway group who had shunned his former followers. Amish scholars say taking away a bishop’s edict was unheard of and stunned communities far and wide.

Poll: Strong support for campaign spending limits
Associated PressWASHINGTON — Americans don’t like all the cash that’s going to super political action committees and other outside groups that are pouring millions of dollars into races for president and Congress.

Bloomingdale teen starts foundation to help others with cystic fibrosis
By Christie WillhiteIt'd be easy for Will Belmonte of Bloomingdale to spout excuses and decide there's so much he just can't do. After all, he has cystic fibrosis. Just breathing can be difficult for him, and maintaining his weight is a challenge. But that's not how Will sees things.He sees his cystic fibrosis not as a disease that will keep him from life, but as a chance to help others live a better life.

Will B Foundation vital info
The Belmonte family of Bloomingdale thought they had a lot to be thankful for back in 1999. Their twins, Will Alexis, born three months prematurely and delivered by paramedics, had survived and were home from the hospital in time for the family to celebrate Thanksgiving. But more challenges lay ahead. After struggling with frequent sickness for years, Will was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when...

DuPage Children’s Museum exhibit lets kids take a train through their imaginations
By Sara HookerThe DuPage Children's Museum's new train exhibit creates an abstract journey limited only by a child's own imagination. "It's a very traditional children's museum activity, and we've given it a very unique twist," said Peter Crabbe, the museum's director of exhibits. The revamped exhibit, "Trains — All Aboard Art!" opens Monday, Sept. 17.

Irish newspaper publishes topless Kate pixAssociated PressROME — An Irish tabloid has published topless photos of Prince William's wife Kate that drew outrage in Britain when they appeared in a French magazine.The Irish Daily Star ran the pictures Saturday over two inside pages.Editor Mike O'Kane told the BBC the photos did not feature in the edition distributed in Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom.

Al-Qaida calls for more attacks on embassiesAssociated PressCAIRO -- Al-Qaida's branch in Yemen has praised the killing of the U.S. ambassador in Libya and called for more attacks to expel American embassies from Muslim nations.

Obama makes fresh push on economy in key statesAssociated PressBOSTON — Sensing an opening on the economy, President Barack Obama launched an aggressive new effort Saturday to convince voters in the most competitive states that Republican rival Mitt Romney is risky for the nation's recovery with a plan that caters to multimillionaires over the middle class.

Sports

St. Charles North blanks Elgin By Seth HancockThe St. Charles North football team came into Elgin needing a confidence builder, and the North Stars got it. Behind a strong ground attack and a defensive effort that produced 5 turnovers, the North Stars defeated the Maroons 49-0 in Upstate Eight Conference River Division play on Friday night at Memorial Field.

Notre Dame gets big win over Mich. State, 20-3Associated PressEverett Golson made plays with his arms and legs, and an inspired Manti Te'o helped Notre Dame's defense smother Michigan State. The Fighting Irish are off to their best start in 10 years, with the type of marquee victory that's eluded them for almost as long. Golson threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score in the first half to help the 20th-ranked Fighting Irish dominate the 10th-ranked Spartans 20-3 Saturday night.

Benet’s stamina staggers Wheaton Classic fieldBy D.J. WanbergEndurance is a key component of many sports, including volleyball. The Benet girls team started Saturday at the Wheaton Classic Invitational at Wheaton Warrenville South with a two-set quarterfinal victory over Naperville Central. Next came Sandburg in a Gold Division semifinal. The Redwings and Eagles went three sets, with Benet prevailing. There was no time to savor that win. The Redwings rehydrated, perhaps got a quick snack and went right back to work in the championship final. Their energy level stayed high as they finished off East Suburban Conference rival Marist 25-20, 25-16 to win the tournament title. It's Benet's fourth title at the competition in the last five seasons. The Redwings have yet to be beaten after playing 14 opponents.

Fire’s ‘ridiculous’ goal actually within reach
By Orrin SchwarzLife is good at Toyota Park these days, and Fire players are enjoying it.The Fire earned its sixth victory in its last seven games, coming from behind to beat expansion Montreal 3-1 Saturday night in front of 17,691 fans in Bridgeview.The Fire (15-8-5) hit a milestone with the win, reaching 50 points in the standings. Not bad for a team that missed the playoffs the past two years.

Hersey serves up another title
By John LeuschWith her team trailing Lake Zurich 23-18 in Set 2 of the championship match of the 38th annual Hersey girls volleyball tournament, Katie Krebs stepped to the service line. "I was just trying not to look at the scoreboard," said the Huskies junior defensive specialist. "I didn't want to choke. I was just trying to serve to the zone my coaches gave me." When it comes to Hersey invites, the Huskies are in a zone.After Krebs got the tourney hosts to within 23-22 of Lake Zurich, moments later Carly Pisano served the final the 3 points to give the Huskies a fourth straight tourney title with a 25-23, 26-24 triumph.

Northwestern's Budzien kicks 5 field goals in winBy Mike McGrawThis one hardly satisfied Northwestern. Sure, the Wildcats remained unbeaten with another win over a BCS team, but there's plenty of room for improvement. Mike Trumpy ran for 106 yards with a late touchdown, and Northwestern beat Boston College 22-13 on Saturday. Jeff Budzien tied a school record with five field goals and the Wildcats (3-0) made it three wins over three BCS teams to start the season, ringing up 560 yards while running 100 plays in the process.

Bears’ Cutler, Smith have lot to proveBy Barry RoznerIt may be hard to imagine at the moment, but the Bears were certain they'd be 2-0, resting on the couch and watching everyone else play football Sunday. Visualize that and understand what it would have meant. Not only would Super Bowl parade plans have been drawn, but the calls for a new Lovie Smith contract would have followed in short order.

Comfortable Jacobs takes Charger Classic title
By Jerry FitzpatrickConsider it an inside job. Course knowledge gave the Jacobs boys golf team enough confidence to snap Fremd's title streak at the 39th Annual Dundee-Crown Charger Invitational at Randall Oaks Golf Club in West Dundee Saturday. Fremd won the previous three Charger Invitationals and the Vikings were poised for a four-peat after carding a team score of 298. However, the Golden Eagles, playing on their home course, edged Fremd by 4 strokes to win the in the 17-team event for the first time in school history.

Prospect comfortably wins Guilford Invite
By John LeuschIt's to the point where Prospect's girls golfers seem to have the home course advantage when they play at Ingersoll Golf Course in Rockford. For the fifth straight year, the Knights won the Rockford Invite on the par-72, 5,600- yard layout, this time scoring a season-low 310 for 18 holes to outdistance runner-up Stevenson by 18 strokes. Two years ago, the Knights won a sectional crown at Ingersoll.

Junior Parola tops at Steeple Chase
Daily Herald reportDerek Parola looked right at home playing on his home golf course. The Mundelein junior, whose dad is Mundelein coach Todd Parola, shot an even-par 72 to earn medalist honors in the Mundelein invitational at Steeple Chase Golf Course on Saturday. Huntley — which received 75s from Ryan Craig, Gage Jerab and Tyler Ross — won the championship with a 302. Mundelein (305) finished three shots back in the seven-team field, while Vernon Hills (323) was third. Grayslake Central (329) was fourth and Lakes (340) fifth.

Cool-under-pressure Fremd wins at Hersey
By Jonathan JonesFremd got heroics from two sophomores as the Vikings notched a first-place finish in the Hersey Invitational on Saturday afternoon. Vikings coach Lauren Hall tweaked her lineup to pair sophomore Alice Zhang with Caroline Freeman. They ended up winning the decisive match against Prairie Ridge 6-1, 7-6 (8-6), allowing Fremd beat the Wolves 3-2 and take home the winner's plaque.

Huntley wins Mundelein Invite
Daily Herald reportThe Huntley boys golf team fired a 302 Saturday to win the Mundelein Invitational at Steeple Chase.Gage Jereb, Tyler Ross and Ryan Craig each shot 75s for the Red Raiders, the third best score of the day. Trent Craig added a 77. Derek Parola of Mundelein won the event with a 72 and the Mustangs’ Grant Heelan was second with a 74.Mundelein finished second in the team standings with a 305 and Vernon Hills was third with a 323.

Lyons stops St. Viator’s run
By Mike GarofolaThree first-half goals sent Lyons Township's fans into orbit while visiting St. Viator spun off track in a 3-0 victory for the hosts in the second semifinal match of the Ninth Annual Pepsi Showdown on Saturday afternoon in LaGrange. Lyons (8-2-1) will face defending state champion Morton (13-0-0), a 3-0 victor against Larkin, in the tournament's championship match next Sunday afternoon at Toyota Park in Bridgeview.

Martinez leads Warren to invitational triumph
By John BumbalesThings are really looking up for senior Martin Martinez and the Warren boys cross country team. Martinez had to battle it out for the better part of the 2.9-mile race Saturday morning on the grounds of Warren High School's O'Plaine campus in Gurnee. But in the end he was able to narrowly pull away from the competition to win the race in 14:58.03. Martinez' effort led the Blue Devils to the team championship as they were able to topple runner-up Glenbrook South 77-94 for the title of their own 18-team invitational.

Liriano allows only one hit, Sox top Twins Associated PressFrancisco Liriano is a difficult pitcher to figure out. When the Chicago White Sox pitcher is throwing strikes, his changeup-slider combination makes him a lefty who can dominate lineups. But when he is can't find the plate, it is often only a matter of time until the opposition scores runs in bunches.

Jacbos ends drought, wins Eddington invite
By John LemonAll Lauren Van Vlierbergen and her Jacobs teammates wanted to do Saturday at Kaneland's Larry Eddington Invitational was run their best individual races. Turns out all that personal success worked wonders for the Golden Eagles' team results. Van Vlierbergen led Jacobs with a fourth-place finish at Elburn Woods while it was the team's fourth and fifth runners who made the difference in a 20-point win over runner-up Marengo.

Larkin falls to Morton in Pepsi semis
By Mike GarofolaReigning state champion Morton ended Larkin's hopes of reaching the finals of the prestigious Pepsi Showdown boys soccer tournament with a convincing 3-0 victory in the semfinals Saturday morning in LaGrange. The highly anticipated contest between two highly skilled, and technically advanced clubs never came when the Mustangs struck twice within 60 seconds to all but finish the Royals (8-2-0), who weren't able to fight back following the lightning-quick strikes.

Records fall at Eddington Invitational
By John LemonChad Clarey has seen enough Eddington Invitationals to know how good the competition will be. It was no different Saturday at Elburn Woods where Crystal Lake Central's Alex Baker shattered the course record with a 15:27 to win by 26 seconds over DeKalb's Marc Dubrick.

Prairie Ridge title within Round Lake’s grasp
By Rusty SilberMauricio Salgado and the rest of Round Lake's boys soccer team had a good time grabbing hold of the Prairie Ridge Tournament title for the first time. The entire team was handed the plaque, and each player wanted his fingerprints on it — fitting for a group showing great teamwork. Over the three games Friday and Saturday, Salgado scored 5 goals. "We've been able to get along better," said Salgado, who has 17 goals and 12 assists in 13 games this fall. "We've had some sophomores come up, but we have some good chemistry.

Boys soccer/Fox Valley roundup
Daily Herald reportCarlos Avina scored a first-half goal off an assist from Zack Audy as Bartlett’s boys soccer team won its first game of the season Saturday, beating Lisle 1-0 in the final round of the Pepsi Showdown.Justin Busch made 3 saves in goal in registering the shutout for the Hawks (1-10).Streamwood 3, Leyden 2: Ivan Rosales scored twice in the second half as the Sabres came back from 1 2-1 halftime deficit to beat Leyden in the Pepsi Showdown. Rosales’ game-winner came with 25 minutes left to play. Mario Rodriguez scored the other goal for Streamwood, which won its third straight. He also had an assist, as did Alajandro Avalos and Christian Vences. Bryan Contreras made 6 saves in goal for the Sabres (8-4).Metea Valley 2, Huntley 1: Lucas Baker scored Huntley’s only goal in this Pepsi Showdown loss. Tommy Helm made 3 saves in the net for the Red Raiders (9-2).Hampshire splits: After winning Friday night, the Whip-Purs came back and beat Rockford Christian 2-1 before falling to Champaign Central 4-0 in the Hononegah Invite. Daniel Rodriguez and Robert Lucio scored the goals in the overtime win over Rockford Christian and Andy Pederson had 9 saves. Against Champaign, Cesear Gomez had 5 saves for the Whip-Purs (2-6-1).Jacobs splits: Tommy Gallagher scored Jacobs’ only goal in a 3-1 loss to Dunlap at the Hononegah Invite. Johan Wolf had 5 saves in goal for the Golden Eagles, who then came back and beat Hononegah 1-0 in overtime on a goal by Mike Mamola. Wolf had another 5 saves in goal for Jacobs (11-2) in the win.CL South wins 2: The Gators registered a pair of 2-1 wins on PKs, one against Herset and the other against East Moline United and had a 3-0 record at the Hononegah Invite but missed out on the championship round by 1 point. Michael Conley scored the pre-PK goal for Crystal Lake South in the win over Hersey and Steven Follmer had 5 saves. Sam Murdock scored against East Moline United and Follmer (5 saves) shared time in the net with Gus Alvarez (4 saves) for the Gators (9-5).St. Edward loses 2: St. Edward fell 3-0 to Noble Street Charter and 2-0 to Belvidere North at the Hononegah Invite. Matt Hesch (8 saves) and John Gotheridge (7 saves) worked the net for the Green Wave (4-10).Elgin 8, Harvest Christian 1: Edgar Zavala had a hat trick and Juan Flores added 2 goals to lead Elgin to a nonconference win. Emanuel Sanchez, Josue Chavez and Marco Contreras each had single knocks for the Maroons (5-3-1), who had Flavio Jaimes, Jorely Carnargo and Eleno Montes each make 3 saves in goal. Stuart Wolff scored for Harvest Christian and Patrick McGuire made 9 saves in goal for the Lions (3-5-2).Westminster Christian 1, Cornerstone Christian 0: Nick Gnan scored the only goal of the game off an assist from Joey Tyrell to lead the Warriors to a nonconference win. Sam Carani made 3 saves in goal for Westminster (7-2-1).John Radtke contributed to this report

Northern Illinois squeaks by Army 41-40
Associated PressNeeding yet another rally with a seesaw road game up for grabs, Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch knew just who to look for. He found him — and just in the nick of time. Down 40-35 with 4:29 to play, Lynch connected with a streaking Martel Moore from eight yards out — their second touchdown on the afternoon — and the Huskies sent Army to its fifth straight home-opening defeat 41-40 on Saturday.

Illinois State beats Eastern Illinois 54-51 in OT
Associated PressMatt Brown accounted for seven touchdowns, and his fifth scoring pass of the game, a 25-yarder to Tyrone Walker in the second overtime period, capped a career-high 473-yard performance and gave Illinois State a wild 54-51 victory Saturday over Eastern Illinois.

With too many relievers, Ventura making too many changes
By Matt SpiegelIt's been a rough month for Robin Ventura. He's had a terrific first season as White Sox manager, especially in the parts of that job which are difficult to quantify. His calm demeanor transformed, and then maintained, what was once a fractured and tense clubhouse. The resiliency of his ballclub is a credit to the man — and a confirmation of excellence on GM Kenny Williams' informed hunch.

Prospect puts its best foot forward
By Michael EakenIf the Prospect girls cross country team was looking for a boost, it certainly got one on Saturday at the Bill Dortch/Harry Carlson Libertyville Invitational. Senior Brooke Wolfe (18:09) and senior Lauren Poplawski (19:00) finished third and sixth, respectively, in helping Prospect nip defending Class 3A state champion New Trier 40-45 in the 10-team field at Adler Park

Schaffer, Prospect strut their stuff at Libertyville
By Michael EakenProspect's Quentin Schaffer is definitely a star on the rise. The Knights senior, a virtual unknown last year, has exploded on to the scene this year and seems to be shining more brightly each week. Schaffer battled Highland Park senior Jonah Hanig and Fremd junior Harry Winter for the first 2 miles of the Bill Dortch/Harry Carlson Invitational at Adler Park in Libertyville on Saturday before it became a two-man race between Schaffer and Hanig in the final mile. Schaffer used a surge with just under a half-mile left to pull away and secure the title in 15:25. His effort led Prospect to the team title with 53 points.

Watch Ko go: Buffalo Grove frosh wins at WarrenBy John BumbalesYouth was served well Saturday morning at the Warren Invitational for girls cross country runners. Buffalo Grove freshman Kaitlyn Ko did not mind the bright lights of the big 20-team meet as she posted a winning time of 17:37 on the 2.9-mile course on the grounds of Warren High School's O'Plaine campus in Gurnee. Ko was able to outdistance Fremd runner-up Kelly Breen (17:45) under some pretty warm late-morning running conditions. The Vikings walked away with the big prize as they held off a late surge by second-place Mundelein to capture the championship 68-77.

Cubs can’t finish rally, fall to PiratesAssociated PressAndrew McCutchen homered and reached base four times, and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off a late rally to snap a seven-game losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Cubs on Saturday.

O'Toole leads Illini by Charleston Southern, 44-0 Associated PressTrailing 13-0 Saturday in the second quarter of its first game against a Big Ten school, Charleston Southern had a chance to strike back. Taking the snap at his own 8-yard line, Buccaneer quarterback Briar Van Brunt broke through the middle of Illinois' defensive line and all the to the Illini 38. But three plays later the Buccaneers were punting and, within minutes the Illini (2-1) were up by 20 and on their way to a 44-0 win.

Wheeling’s Ferguson in fine form at Chevy Chase
By Bill EsbrookWheeling senior Jack Ferguson's score was the first one posted on the results board at Saturday's 24-team Wildcats Invitational. It also proved to be the winning one. In what coach Mark Menich called "possibly the best 18-hole round in Wheeling school history," Ferguson rocked the Chevy Chase course with a 4-under par 68 to earn individualist medalist honors. Glenbrook North took home the team trophy with a 288, the first time any squad has shot in the 280's in the well-established tourney.

BC stands between Northwestern and 3-0 start
Associated PressNorthwestern has a chance to start the season with three wins against BCS teams. Just don't tell coach Pat Fitzgerald that the Wildcats are carrying the flag for the Big Ten. Fitzgerald saw plenty of room for improvement heading into today's home game against Boston College, despite a 2-0 start.

Gophers putting more heat on QB early this season
Associated PressOpposing quarterbacks have rarely had to look across the line of scrimmage at the Minnesota defensive line with anything to fear. The Golden Gophers have for years fielded an undersized group that couldn't find a sack in a grocery store. Ra'Shede Hageman is changing all that.

Winless Navy, Penn St. look to get offenses going
Associated PressPenn State istrying to avoid its first 0-3 start to a season since the Nittany Lions began 2001 with four straight defeats. While there might be urgency to win, there's no sense of panic. "We're right where we've always been. We're taking one practice at a time," quarterback Matt McGloin said. Navy (0-1) visits Happy Valley today.

Spartans host Notre Dame amid memories of fake FG
Associated PressAaron Bates threw the pass, Charlie Gantt made the catch, and at that moment, everything seemed to change for Michigan State. The fake field goal two years ago that beat Notre Dame in overtime has taken on an almost mythical significance for Spartans fans. Tonight, 20th-ranked Notre Dame (2-0) returns to Spartan Stadium to face 10th-ranked Michigan State.

Meyer wants Ohio St. players to make crowd louder
Associated PressForget about satisfying poll voters, administrators, alumni and fans. Even coach Urban Meyer says there's a lot of things about the Ohio State Buckeyes that haven't met his lofty expectations so far. Now he's calling out his players — and to a lesser degree, the team's scarlet-and-gray clad faithful — to turn things around.

Younger, faster defenders set to play for Nebraska
Associated PressThe reality hit Nebraska defensive coordinator John Papuchis while he watched his charges run a step behind the UCLA Bruins and miss an alarming number of tackles. The Cornhuskers have a need for speed.

Nebraska guarantees $1 million to Arkansas State
Associated PressNebraska is paying Arkansas State $1 million for playing at Memorial Stadium today — the highest amount ever guaranteed to an opponent for a game in Lincoln.Athletic director Tom Osborne said that the price is the "going rate" for many teams to play an away game with no return engagement.

Glenbard West down, but not out
By Kevin SchmitHow would Glenbard West's football team react to trailing an opponent for the first time this season?The answer came in the third quarter Friday night.Rallying from a pair of 10-point deficits, the Hilltoppers took control in the second half of a 28-23 West Suburban Silver Conference win at previously-unbeaten Hinsdale Central.The Red Devils (3-1, 1-1), however, made it interesting late. An 18-yard touchdown pass from Brian Owens to John Claussen narrowed the gap to 28-23 with 2:49 left following a failed 2-point attempt.Hinsdale Central got the ball back and drove to the Hilltoppers' 26-yard line, but Glenbard West's Nathan Marcus tipped a fourth-and-1 pass at the line of scrimmage to end the threat and seal the win.

Lake Zurich nets forfeit victory
Daily Herald reportLake Zurich 2, Lake Forest 0: Due to the Lake Forest teachers strike, the Bears won the North Suburban Lake Division game by forfeit. Lake Zurich improved to 3-1 and 2-0 in the NSC Lake. Lake Forest fell to 3-1 and 0-1.

Dundee-Crown shocks Prairie Ridge
By Jerry FitzpatrickHomecoming celebrations don't come any happier than Friday's festivities at Dundee-Crown High School. In front of a standing-room crowd on the home side, the D-C defense forced and recovered 4 fumbles, and the offense played turnover-free in lighting up the scoreboard for a 35-21 victory over Prairie Ridge in a Fox Valley Conference Valley Division contest in Carpentersville.

Broger’s return boosts South Elgin
By Jonathan JonesSouth Elgin Storm senior halfback Jeff Broger showed no signs of discomfort with his hamstring in the Storm's lopsided 41-6 Upstate Eight Valley victory over the East Aurora Tomcats Friday evening. Broger galloped for 3 touchdowns over the Tomcats (0-4, 0-2), which was more than enough to break the Storm (2-2, 1-1) from their two-game slide. Two of Broger's touchdowns were from over 20 yards out, while only registering 7 carries for the night.

Cary-Grove runs past Hampshire
By Steve NicholsCary-Grove quarterback Quinn Baker revealed a new goal the Trojans conceived last week after their 17-3 win at Crystal Lake South that wasn't revealed until Friday night. The goal Baker alluded to was that since the Trojans didn't execute well offensively in the win over South, they had to score on 75 percent of their possessions against Hampshire. Was the goal achieved against in Hampshire? Scoring on your first 6 possessions and 7 of your 8 overall says so.

IC passes the test vs. St. Edward
By Matt StacionisIt was easy to see how Immaculate Conception's receiver duo of Clark Brinkman and Dakota Baker did on their homework assignment from Knights' coach Bill Krefft. "Straight As," Baker said. "Coach has us writing papers on what their guys are going to do. We knew we were going to have to put it in the air against (St. Edward)." Quarterback Demetrius Carr was 8 for 8 for 240 yards and 4 touchdowns on IC's homecoming as the Knights defeated St. Edward 49-22 in Suburban Christian Conference play Friday night.

Patrick back near home, ready for Sprint Cup run
Associated PressDanica Patrick is back in the Chicago area and looking forward to another Sprint Cup race at what is essentially her home track in Joliet.“It’s good to be close to home. There’s quite a few people coming out to the track. I have family members coming from Canada,” she said Friday. “So, there’s going to be a few people here. I just love Chicago. I love being in the city. I don’t have a lot of happy feelings from last night’s football game, but other than that it’s good to be in Chicago.”Patrick grew up in Roscoe, about 116 miles from Chicagoland Speedway — hence the disappointment with the Bears’ 23-10 loss to Green Bay on Thursday night. This will be Patrick’s sixth Cup start this year in the No. 10 Chevrolet. She hasn’t finished higher than 29th.She’s in 11th place in the Nationwide Series standings.Patrick has raced nine times at Chicagoland — six times on the IndyCar Series. She finished 10th in a Nationwide race at the track in June 2011 and took 14th on that circuit at Chicagoland in July.“I know it’s going to be different in the Cup car for sure. Everything is more difficult in the Cup car,” she said. “I think the weather will help. Six or so weeks ago, whenever we were here it was very hot. I think the cool weather will hopefully help with the grip and make things a little bit easier, a little less slippery and greasy. When I say that I guess I’m thinking of somewhere like Atlanta where it just gets really slippery and you’re kind of fighting for grip.”Patrick says although she has people in from out of the country for the race, that won’t be too much of a distraction.“My mom’s side of the family is like right across the border from Minnesota. They saddled up and headed on down a few days ago,” she said. “I think when you have people that are coming to the track, they are coming to support you of course but they are coming to see you too. You want to make time for them for making the effort ... In my situation, which is trying to create realistic expectations, low expectations for the people coming to the track, basically you are not going to see me until after race. Something like that, so they don’t get their hope up and think they are going to spend an hour hanging out with me knocking back beers before the race. That’s just not how it goes.”

Jacobs outlasts McHenry
By Dave HessIn a game where there 91 points were scored and over 1,000 yards of total offense rolled up, tt is ironic a defensive play was the key to victory. Here is the scenario. McHenry marched to the Jacobs 3-yard line facing a fourth-and-goal with 13 seconds left in the game. Warriors quarterback Kyle Snedeker fired a pass into the end zone intended for Korey Partenheimer, but Jacobs sophomore defensive back Ryan Sargent broke up the pass to preserve the Golden Eagles' exhilarating 49-42 Fox Valley Conference Valley Division win over McHenry in Algonquin Friday night.

Waltrip riding high with pair of drivers in ChaseAssociated PressLast weekend it was a win for Clint Bowyer. On Friday, it was the announcement of a new sponsor. This Sunday, the Chase for the Sprint Cup will begin — for the first time with a driver from Michael Waltrip Racing. Two, in fact.

Business

S. African police crack down on mining camp
Associated PressOfficers first fired tear gas at hundreds of miners who refused to disarm at the hill of granite boulders that has become the strikers' headquarters.Police then moved into the Wonderkop shantytown.

Colors, prices, dates on new iPhone
By The Associated PressApple Inc. unveiled the new iPhone 5 on Wednesday. It will have a taller screen and can work with faster, fourth-generation, or 4G, cellular networks. Here are some details on its availability.

Top 5 makers of tablets, led by Apple; Amazon 3rd
By The Associated PressOn Thursday, Amazon.com Inc. unveiled a new Kindle Fire tablet computer, the latest effort to compete with Apple’s dominant iPad.Apple had extended its dominance in tablet computers in the second quarter, shipping nearly seven out of every 10 tablets, according to research firm IHS iSuppli. A new model came out a few weeks before the April-June quarter began.Apple’s 69.6 percent share in the April-June quarter is up from about 58 percent in the first quarter. It’s the highest since the first quarter of last year, when Apple had 70 percent in a market with fewer competitors then.Here are the top five manufacturers of tablets in the second quarter, as released by IHS iSuppli:Ÿ Apple Inc., maker of the iPad, 17 million shipped worldwide, 69.6 percent shareŸ Samsung Electronics Co., maker of Galaxy line, 2.3 million, 9.2 percent.Ÿ Amazon.com Inc., maker of Kindle Fire, 1 million, 4.2 percentŸ AsusTek Computer Inc., maker of Transformer line, 688,000, 2.8 percentŸ Barnes & Noble Inc., maker of Nook Tablet, 459,000, 1.9 percentŸ Other, 3 million, 12.3 percentSource: IHS iSuppli

Review: iPhone 5 blends beauty with versatility
Associated PressAs I played around with the iPhone 5, I wondered what the late Steve Jobs would have thought about the latest twist on Apple's best-selling device. It didn't take long to conclude that Jobs would have been delighted with the iPhone 5's blend of beauty, utility and versatility.

Worldwide market share for smartphones
Associated PressAndroid and Apple devices dominate in smartphones, with 85 percent of the worldwide market combined, according to IDC. Companies making Android devices include Samsung Electronics Co., HTC Corp. and Motorola Mobility, which Google now owns. Samsung also makes phones running Bada, which is based on Linux.

Slate: No, this is not the best iPhone ever
By Farhad ManjooAll over the Web, churls and haters are claiming that Apple didn't unveil anything really innovative or surprising at the company's iPhone launch event in San Francisco today. That's just not true. For one thing, it's the first iPhone to be called the iPhone 5. Indeed, this is the first iPhone whose name includes a number greater than 4. Tell me that's not progress.

Gadget makers jockey for edge in holiday lineups
Associated PressThink of it as the opening act at a concert: Nokia, Motorola and Amazon are expected to unveil new mobile devices this week before attention turns to a new iPhone and possibly a smaller iPad from Apple. Makers of consumer electronics are refreshing their products for the holiday shopping season. Apple's rivals are hoping that a head start on the buzz will translate into stronger sales. Nokia and Microsoft, in particular, are trying to generate interest in a new Windows operating system out next month.

How new iPhone compares with Samsung Galaxy S III
By The Associated PressApple unveiled the iPhone 5 on Wednesday and will begin selling it next week. Here’s a look at the key differences and similarities between the iPhone 5 and its closest competitor, Samsung’s Galaxy S III, which was released in Europe in May and the U.S. in June.iPhone 5 tech specs: — Display: 4-inch (diagonal) with a resolution of 1136 by 640 pixels. — Memory capacity: 16, 32 or 64 gigabytes, depending on price. There’s no way to expand it with memory cards. — Price: Starting at $199, for 16 gigabytes of memory. — Size: height: 4.87 inches; width: 2.31 inches; depth: 0.30 inch (124 x 59 x 7.6 mm) — Weight: 3.95 ounces (112 grams) — Cameras: 8-megapixel camera on back, 1.2-megapixel on front. — Video recording: high-definition (1080p — comparable to the resolution of a 40-inch flat panel TV) up to 30 frames per second with audio — Battery life: talk time is up to 8 hours on 3G. Internet works for up to 8 hours on LTE and up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi. Up to 10 hours of video playback. Battery can be replaced by service personnel only. — U.S. wireless carriers: Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint Nextel and others. — Network compatibility: 3G networks worldwide, plus 4G LTE networks in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Germany, U.K., Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore. — Operating system: Apple’s iOS 6 (will also be available for download to older iPhone models) — Near-field communications: None.Samsung Galaxy S III tech specs: — Display: 4.8 inches (diagonal) with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels. — Memory capacity: 16 or 32 gigabytes. Can be expanded by up to 64 gigabytes with a memory card. — Price: As low as $99 for basic model — Size: height: 5.4 inches; width: 2.8 inches; depth: 0.34 inch (137 x 71 x 8.6mm) — Weight: 4.7 ounces. (133 grams) — Cameras: 8-megapixel camera on back, 1.9-megapixel on front. — Video recording: high-definition (1080p — comparable to the resolution of a 40-inch flat panel TV) up to 30 frames per second with audio. — Battery life: Up to 9 hours of talk time (depends on network). Battery replaceable by user. — U.S. wireless carriers: Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile and others. — Network compatibility: 3G networks worldwide, plus 4G LTE networks in the U.S., Canada, South Korea and some other countries. — Operating system: Ice Cream Sandwich version of Google’s Android — Near-field communications: A chip lets the phone act as a credit card at some payment terminals and share data wirelessly when tapped against some other phones.

New Apple accessories could be blessing and curse
Associated PressAlong with a new iPhone 5, Apple unveiled accessories Wednesday that could prove to be a blessing and a curse for customers: a set of earbuds that are meant to fit comfortably in more people's ears, and a new adapter that will be needed to plug the new phone into older car dashboards and speaker systems.

Nintendo to sell Wii u in Japan from Dec. 8 to revive growth
BloombergNintendo Co., the world's biggest video-game machine maker, will sell its new Wii U console in Japan beginning in December for at least 26,250 yen ($338) as the company tries to recover from its first annual loss. Nintendo also will sell a premium version for 31,500 yen starting Dec. 8, President Satoru Iwata said in a webcast today. The Kyoto, Japan-based company will offer games including "New Super Mario Bros. U" and "Nintendo Land," Iwata said.

Phone makers try to get ahead of new iPhoneAssociated PressNokia and Motorola unveiled five new smartphones between them, while Amazon announced a new Kindle Fire last week before attention turned to the new iPhone from Apple. Makers of consumer electronics are refreshing their products for the holiday shopping season. Apple's rivals are hoping that a head start on the buzz will translate into stronger sales.

Life & Entertainment

Historic N.C. mountain lodge reborn
By Allen G. BreedNot long after he and his brother bought the derelict Green Park Inn at auction, Steve Irace learned something that astonished him. "If you looked in the lobby or the dining room or the bar, you saw the columns," the Long Island, N.Y., native says. "Those columns are single pieces of solid American chestnut that run from floor to ceiling and beyond." With American chestnut selling for $12 a board foot on the collector lumber market, he realized the hotel "was worth more dead than alive."

How stars endure the 5-hour Creative Arts Emmys
Associated PressThe makeup artists, art directors, sound mixers and cinematographers behind the year's top TV shows will be honored Saturday at the television academy's Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony, a five-hour marathon that covers more than 70 categories.

For some owners, cat walks may not be a stretch
Associated PressIf you are going to walk your cat, you'll have to keep it on a tight leash. More than 6 feet is too dangerous for you and the cat, according to experts who warn the harness has to fit snugly too.

Where did all of MTV’s viewers go?
Associated PressWhat a difference a year makes for MTV's "Video Music Awards," and not in a good way. MTV's annual big event last week was seen by 6.1 million viewers, less than half of the 12.4 million who watched in 2011, when the show was believed to be MTV's most-watched program ever, according to the Nielsen Co., which measures media consumption.

Bold looks at NY Fashion Week turn up the volume
Associated PressThe designers previewing spring collections at New York Fashion Week may not have had a single voice, but they all spoke loudly. "Bold" was the word that buzzed around the tents at Lincoln Center after eight days of previews came to an end. Between saturated color, sexy cutouts, statement-making stripes and mixed-up prints, the clothes had something to say.

Zoe tailors her bohemian muse for new look
Associated PressRachel Zoe showed that the relaxed glam she is known for doesn't always have to mean a bohemian maxi dress. She presented a collection at New York Fashion Week that was a bit more of a tailored take on "effortless cool."

Finns open ‘pop-down’ restaurant down in mine
Associated PressAn award-winning chef has opened a new restaurant in Finland that turns the idea of "pop-up" eateries upside down: it's located 80 meters (260 feet) underground. Discerning food lovers are being served salted salmon, veal tenderloin, snails cooked in Pernod and apple crumble in the "pop-down" restaurant in a limestone mine in the small, southern town of Lohja (LOU-ya), 60 kilometers (40 miles) west of Helsinki.

NYC bans big, sugary drinks at restaurants
Associated PressNew York City cracked down on the sale of supersized sodas and other sugary drinks this week in what was celebrated as a groundbreaking attempt to curb obesity but condemned as a blatant intrusion into people's lives by a busybody mayor. Public health experts around the nation — and the restaurant and soft-drink industry — will be watching closely to see how it goes over among New Yorkers, a famously disputatious bunch. Barring any court action, the measure will take effect in March.

Mixed grades for new, healthy school lunch rules
Associated PressOne student complains because his cafeteria no longer serves chicken nuggets. Another gripes that her school lunch just isn't filling. A third student says he's happy to eat an extra apple with his lunch, even as he's noshing on his own sub. Leaner, greener school lunches served under new federal standards are getting mixed grades from students piling more carrots, more apples and fewer fatty foods on their trays.

Weekend picks: Dogs have their day in WaukeganBy Scott Morgan and Laura StewartDog lovers won't want to miss the dog parade at the K9 Trace & Pace Fundraiser at Bevier Park in Waukegan. In the market for unique, high-quality art? The 27th annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair in downtown Naperville is a good place to start. Live Chicago Music presents 44 bands on four stages as part of a Music Fest to Benefit Autism this weekend at Port of Blarney in Antioch. Or check out the National Civil War Show and Sale in Wheaton today.

Montenegro a travel diamond in the rough Associated PressA newly developed luxury resort village called Porto Montenegro may finally be helping Montenegro's image catch up with its overly glamorous portrayal in the 2006 James Bond film "Casino Royale." Porto Montenegro — sometimes called the Monte Carlo of the Adriatic — has upgraded this tiny Balkan state from a favorite destination of average Russian and Serbian tourists to a mecca for some of the world's wealthiest people.

Local company creates classy garage doors
By Jean MurphyBuckeridge Doors of Arlington Heights keeps its in-house crew busy constructing, installing and servicing garage doors and openers throughout the Northwest and North suburbs of Chicago. In business since 1948, the family firm is now run by Charlie Buckeridge, son of the founder.

How to care for cedar siding
By Dwight BarnettQ. We are negotiating to buy a house with cedar siding. It has a fairly new paint job, but the paint is peeling badly. We have heard you never should pressure-wash cedar siding. Any truth to that?

Decor dreams take flight when dollhouse decorating
By Laura JofreIn a kids' entertainment world of expensive game systems and disposable plastic toys, there is an alternative: Make something. Play with it. For girls, dollhouses are a do-it-yourself trend that can embrace electronics, engineering, crafts and interior design.

Directions to find map-themed decor
By Kim CookIn a GPS world, physical maps are becoming quaint relics for travelers. But decor with a map theme is hot. There's art in cartography: Street grids, the curve of a shoreline and topographic details lend themselves to wall art, rugs and textiles.

How to combine two condo units into one
By David M. BendoffQ. I own two side by side condominium units. The doors to the two units are also side by side, in a small vestibule set back from the common hallway for all of the units on the floor. I would like to combine the two units into a single large unit.

Brick Georgian is on secluded Inverness cul-de-sac
By Jean MurphyThis brick Georgian home with a wood shake shingle roof exudes elegance and luxury. It is situated on a 1.03-acre, cul-de-sac lot in Inverness. Built by renowned Barrington builder Evan Harris of Harris Custom Builders in 2000, the home features unique touches like architectural pillars, skylights and extensive built-ins.

Let teens make their own decor decisions
By Rosemary Sadez FriedmannTeenagers need their own space for so many reasons. Yes, they should be watched over and guided, but during the teen years, a need for independence sprouts. As parents, we can help them feel comfortable in their own, personal independent space.

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Sisters’ story offers hope for future
An Arlington Heights letter to the editor: What a wonderful story about these two amazing sisters from Long Grove! Beautiful, brilliant and passionate about life, they are truly inspiring to senior citizens as well as their peers.

Medicare cuts endanger nursing facility
A Libertyville letter to the editor: I know the great success we have in improving the health of our patients, boosting their ability to return home as quickly as possible, and helping to reduce costly rehospitalizations. However, much of the critical work we do is in jeopardy because of looming budget cuts from Washington.

Romney, Roskam understand debt
A Wheaton letter to the editor: Our national debt is now over $16 trillion. If you took all the money from all the billionaires in this country, this would add up to about $305.1 billion — less than 2 percent of the current national debt.